RRB Group D 2025 Notification: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the RRB Group D 2025 notification and application form to recruit candidates for 32,438 Level 1 vacancies. Candidates who have passed Class 10, hold an ITI certificate, or possess a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by NCVT, and are aged between 18 to 36 years, are eligible to apply. The last date to submit applications is 22nd February 2025. The RRB Group D exam is held to fill positions such as Pointsman, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, and Assistant TL & AC across various railway departments.
This article provides complete details on RRB Group D Notification 2025, Application Status, Exam Dates, Selection Process, Fees, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Vacancies, Eligibility Criteria, and Admit Card.
RRB Group D 2025 Notification – Key Highlights
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has published the detailed notification (CEN 08/2024) on its official website. The recruitment process will be conducted in three stages: Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Medical Examination & Document Verification. Interested candidates can refer to the official notification for complete details.
RRB Group D 2025 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Job Role | Pointsman, Track Maintainer, Assistant Loco Shed, Assistant Operations, Assistant TL & AC, etc. |
| Advt. No | CEN 08/2024 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Total Vacancies | 32,438 |
| Application Dates | 23rd January – 22nd February 2025 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | CBT, PET, Medical & Document Verification |
| Salary | Rs. 18,000 (Basic Pay) |
| Official Website | www.rrbcdg.gov.in / www.rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB Group D 2025 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 22nd January 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 23rd January 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22nd February 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 24th February 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction/Modification Window | 25th February – 6th March 2025 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
RRB Group D 2025 Vacancy Details (Post-wise)
| Post | Vacancies | Department |
| Pointsman-B | 5058 | Traffic |
| Track Maintainer Gr. IV | 13,187 | Engineering |
| Assistant (C&W) | 2587 | Mechanical |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) | 420 | Mechanical |
| Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical) | 950 | Electrical |
| Assistant TL & AC | 1041 | Electrical |
| Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) | 624 | Electrical |
| Assistant (Workshop) | 3077 | Mechanical |
| Total | 32,438 |
RRB Group D 2025 Vacancy (Zone-wise)
| Zone | Total Vacancies |
| Western Railway (WR) | 4,672 |
| Northern Railway (NR) | 4,785 |
| Central Railway (CR) | 3,244 |
| Southern Railway (SR) | 2,694 |
| South Eastern Railway (SER) | 1,044 |
| Eastern Railway (ER) | 1,817 |
| North Central Railway (NCR) | 2,020 |
| South Central Railway (SCR) | 1,642 |
Eligibility Criteria for RRB Group D 2025
Nationality
Candidates must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who migrated before 1st January 1962, or
- A person of Indian origin from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries, etc.
Educational Qualification (as of 22/02/2025)
- 10th pass or ITI or NAC (National Apprenticeship Certificate) granted by NCVT is required.
- Diploma/Degree holders in Engineering cannot apply unless specified.
- Candidates awaiting results are ineligible to apply.
Age Limit (as of 01/01/2025)
| Category | Lower Limit (D.O.B not later than) | Upper Limit (D.O.B not earlier than) |
| General (UR/EWS) | 01.01.2007 | 02.01.1989 |
| OBC | 01.01.2007 | 02.01.1986 |
| SC/ST | 01.01.2007 | 02.01.1984 |
RRB Group D Medical Standards
| Category | Distant Vision | Near Vision |
| A-2 | 6/9, 6/9 (without glasses) | Sn. 0.6, 0.6 |
| A-3 | 6/9, 6/9 (with/without glasses, max power 2D) | Sn. 0.6, 0.6 |
| B-1 | 6/9, 6/12 (with/without glasses, max power 4D) | Sn. 0.6, 0.6 |
RRB Group D 2025 Application Process
Candidates must apply online through www.rrbapply.gov.in by following these steps:
- Visit the official website.
- Click on ‘New Registration’ and provide required details.
- Verify email & mobile number via OTP.
- Complete Part I with personal details.
- Complete Part II with post preferences.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Upload scanned photo, signature & documents.
- Submit the form and take a printout for reference.
RRB Group D 2025 Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refundable Amount |
| General/OBC | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 400/- (after appearing in CBT) |
| SC/ST/PWD/Women/Ex-Servicemen | Rs. 250/- | Rs. 250/- (after appearing in CBT) |
RRB Group D 2025 Selection Process
The selection process consists of four stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Covers Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Includes running, long jump, high jump.
- Medical Examination – Ensures fitness for duty.
- Document Verification – Confirms the authenticity of submitted details.
Candidates are advised to apply before 22nd February 2025 and stay updated on the official website for exam dates and further announcements.
